If you’re planning to install utilities, add a septic system, or start new construction on your home, you need high-quality excavation and land clearing services to prepare. But how do you choose between the companies available in your area? There are a few essential qualities you should look at when making your decision.

What to Look For in an Excavation Contractor

Licenses & Certification

To perform excavation in Alaska, a business needs to be licensed, usually as a site preparation contractor or under other titles as appropriate. They also need to have a valid Alaska business license for their operation, and individual employees may be certified in the specific services you need. Ask to see your provider’s licensing information.

Experience

Ask your provider whether they often take on jobs similar to yours. For example, if you are clearing and leveling land for construction, look for a company that has done many land clearing jobs because they will already have a procedure in place to make the work go smoothly. Additionally, they will be familiar with the best solutions for any problems they encounter, such as stubborn tree stumps.

Equipment

A company with the right tools for the job will handle your task quickly and produce high-quality results. Ask what equipment they’ll be using in your case and if there might be any issues with equipment availability that would interfere with your timeline. For example, if you’re installing a septic system, ask whether your provider has a backhoe available and make sure they will be able to get the equipment onto the property. Some jobs may not require heavy equipment, so you only need to ask about their plan for the work.

Price

It’s not a good idea to blindly choose the lowest price offered, because it may indicate that the company cuts corners or is offering fewer services for the work. For example, if two quotes are very different, one might include the price of hauling debris away from the site, while the other does not. Instead of choosing based on price alone, get itemized quotes explaining why costs are high or low, and look for the company offering the best value for all the services you need.

 

If you need excavation services in Anchorage, AK, Carlos Tree Service invites you to put them to the test. Serving commercial and residential clients for 25 years, they offer reliable and cost-effective tree removal, tree trimming, land clearing, and insect control. For safe, prompt, and professional service, call (907) 522-6049 or reach out online.